Applying
The steps, forms and resources for a successful application
The Magellan Scholar Grant
- up to $2,500 per recipient for salary, materials or travel
- for projects in collaboration with a faculty mentor
- funds research, scholarly and creative projects
- all campuses and all disciplines are eligible
- minimum institutional GPA of 3.200
For the 2025-2026 academic year, we anticipate a large number of applications. This will likely result in a lower percentage of funded applications compared to previous years.
Application Deadlines
Fall Deadline: October 8, 2025 by 5:00Award Announcement Date: by December 15, 2025
Spring Deadline: February 11, 2026 by 5:00
Award Announcement Date: by April 17, 2026
Deadline Exception: College of Nursing - Columbia
- Submit the internal intent to submit form [pdf] ASAP.
- Final version of proposal is emailed to Lisa Spruill, not into USCeRA. DEADLINE: 6 business days before the stated application deadline.
- Contact Lisa Spruill at lspruill@mailbox.sc.edu with questions.
Award Requirements
Steps for accepting the award and completing requirements
Using Your Money
How the award works: get your money and close accounts
For Mentors
Expectations for mentoring a scholar, the application process (including steps for USCeRA submission), requirements of awardees and accessing funds